Brooks celebrated his first Christmas the entire month of December! He celebrated 3 times... an early Christmas in SC, then Christmas in NOLA, and then home with Mommy and Daddy. We started with two weeks in SC to stay with his Mema and Papa. I was a little nervous about flying with him by myself but he was perfectly happy and behaved both there and back. Nothing to it! We had a wonderful two weeks with my parents. They just loved waking up to this laughs and giggles each day! This was the first time my brother Robert, sister-in-law Debbie, and my 3 nephews have met Brooks. What a happy visit for all of us!! While there, Brooks was also able to meet my dear cousin Kelly (who is expecting baby Maddox), and two of my very best friends, Heather and Jessica (along with baby Dallas). Brooks enjoyed all of his company and I did too!!!
The last two weeks of December have been spent at home and in NOLA. Brooks was able to visit his Paw Paw Sammy in his new hospital. Both Maw Maw and I agree that Brooks' sweet laughter was the perfect medicine for Paw Paw! I put Brooks in the bed and wrapped Paw Paw's arm around him. Mr. Sammy instantly started rubbing his pants leg. He loves this boy! That was a great experience until Brooks tried to grab his oxygen tube! I had to grab his little hand very quickly!
We also celebrated Christmas with our Kurtz family while we were there. Brooks slept through most of it! When we got home to have our Mommy and Daddy Christmas, he was definitely awake and has had a great time playing with all of his new toys.
Brooks has become a little BUSY BODY!! He rolls over both ways constantly, laughs SO loud all the time, and now can wave bye-bye. I think he thought I was crazy the first time I saw him wave! His Mommy was screaming with excitement! These are the big moments around here! Oh, and he has started solid foods. And of course LOVES THEM ALL... especially SQUASH! My boy loves his food.
I'm going to try to rest as much as possible this month... in preparation for the next step... CRAWLING! I can't wait to see it but I am tired just thinking about it!
Thanks again for loving our baby boy and watching him grow.
Hope you all enjoyed your Christmas! Happy New Year from the Kurtz family!
21 pounds 14 ounces and PROUD!
Helping Dr. Wood at his 6 month appointment.
Happy baby! Food is so fun!
Opening his stocking.
Happy 6 months, sweet boy!!!
